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36959 - MOSAIC

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for "36959 - MOSAIC," a contract for taxi services aimed at enhancing the provision of transport services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The industry category is predominantly focused on Taxi services and the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, targeting the region of East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract period set from 26th May 2026 to 31st July 2028. The total contract value is £36,626, published on 20th May 2026, with BD Rides Ltd being the awarded supplier. This project aligns with both SME and VCSE suitability, offering considerable future collaboration potential.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in transport and logistical services. Taxi service providers, especially those with expertise in serving public sector contracts, will find this contract highly beneficial due to its steady demand and reliability over the stipulated two-year period. Leveraging Leicester City Council's established procurement framework, businesses can expect to build reputable industry standing while potentially expanding their geographical operations within the UK. Furthermore, the collaboration with a large supplier like BD Rides Ltd can lead to networking benefits and long-term partnership prospects. Businesses adept in managing regional transport logistics and willing to engage in public sector processes are well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities in upcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

36959 - MOSAIC

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of transport services - journey stated in the title of this notice. It has been awarded following a Mini Competition under Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PAN3059 - Passenger Transport Services. To find out more about this DPS and how to provide taxi services to the Council, please see Taxi firms tendering for contracts (leicester.gov.uk) Additional information: At the point of award, we are no longer seeking tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25df5dbf-99ff-4037-b99b-9456df6e711d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79ba147-857f-41d8-b258-d90c8922a7ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,626 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,626 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BD RIDES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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